Why I Like it Here - Christine Westbrook

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Adam Smith

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Megan Smith

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Chad Westbrook

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Maria Palomino

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Tim Fry

People appreciate where they live for a variety of reasons. However, one aspect of Grants Pass that many of our employees love is the small-town feel in a city that has much to offer. Whether it be dining, outdoor recreation, wine tasting, or window brows...

Why I Like it Here - Donna Anderson

People appreciate living in Grants Pass for a variety of reasons. In this video, Donna Anderson, an employee with the City of Grants Pass for 19 years, talks about what she has learned since she has been working for the city, and how living in Grants Pass...

Free wildfire property assessment available to City and County residents

Neighborhoods within the Wildland Urban Interface Zone of Grants Pass, where homes and wildlands mix, have a greater risk of being affected by a wildfire.

Rick McClintock, the Firewise Coordinator for Josephine County, will come out to any home o...

Groundwater "bubbler" explained

We’re all accustomed to seeing the Rogue River flow through Grants Pass, but why is there a constant flow of water along a section of NE 8th street near Grants Pass High School?

One might attribute the endless flow to someone who forgot to shut off their g...

Flood Risks and Protections

Are You Prepared for a Flood?

Rather than wait for a flood to occur, you can act now to protect your property from flood damage. Even if your property never flooded in the past, there is a 26% chance of experiencing a flood over the life of a 30-year mortg...

Video: Wastewater Division uses high-pressure water to remove root blockage

Last week, we told you how employees with the City’s Wastewater Division joined together to blast apart a root ball that was blocking 90% of a sewer pipe.

Here is a video of the operation, narrated by Nevin VanFossan, the operator of the CCTV van. The Jet/...

Sustainable Tourism Grant Program open for 10 more days

Tourism is an important part of the City of Grants Pass’ economic success, and as such, the City of Grants Pass designates 12 percent of eligible tourism funds to the Sustainable Tourism Grant program. 

This program supports promotional ...

Art Along the Rogue happens this week

The 20th “Art Along the Rogue” chalk art festival kicks off on October 6, 2023, with a theme of "Blockbusters on the Block." Whether it’s a classic film like "Star Wars" or the latest Indiana Jones movie, ...

City Manager's Weekly Report

The City Manager's Weekly Report for the week ending September 29, 2023.

Grants Pass Police & Adapt to partner for overdose prevention

As National Recovery Month comes to a close, we are excited to share the beginning of a crucial partnership between the Grants Pass Police Department and Adapt Integrated Health Care. This collaboration in the City of Grants Pass aims to combat drug and a...

Caveman Pool Community Forum

The City of Grants Pass invites the community to attend a community forum to review the designs and solicit feedback on the Phase One New Design of the Grants Pass Caveman Community Pool on October 10, 2023. 

The forum will be held at City Council...

Fire Danger Level decreases to LOW

The fire danger level within the City of Grants Pass decreased to “LOW” (green) on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 09:00 a.m.

Due to the widespread rains received conditions have improved allowing the Fire Marshal for the City of Gran...

Grant awarded for Dollar Mountain trail system

The Oregon State Parks Commission approved a $350,000 grant to develop 12 miles of trails on Dollar Mountain. The City applied for the competitive Oregon State Parks Local Government Grant Program in April 2023 and was notified on Thursday, September 21, ...

Portland Loo public restroom installation in Beaver Parking Lot

Beginning Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, the Beaver Parking lot on the southwest corner of 7th and G streets will be impacted for the installation of the 2nd Downtown Portland Loo.  

The parking lot will remain open but parking spaces along the 7th...

Tree Canopy program open now

Looking to beautify your front yard with cooling shade, beautiful flowers, or fall colors? The City’s annual Tree Canopy Program is going on now. For $50, the City will plant a tree in your front yard.

We have five species to choose from and they are going...

Safe Parking Program

In an effort to facilitate the ability of service groups and businesses who wish to allow limited overnight parking of vehicles for people who lack permanent shelter in our community, the Grants Pass City Council recently approved the Safe Parking Program...

Fire Danger Level to increase to Extreme on July 29, 2023

The fire danger level within the city of Grants Pass will increase to “EXTREME” (red) on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. 

Due to dry vegetation, hot conditions, and numerous active fires in the region, the fire danger level on lands protect...

Portland Loo public restroom now open in Osprey Parking Lot

A loo for you to use is now open in the Osprey Parking Lot at the intersection of 5th and H Streets. Another Portland Loo will be installed in the Beaver Parking Lot in the coming months.

Each loo has a trash can, sharps container, and a recessed hand wash...

City of Grants Pass to conduct backflow testing

The City of Grants Pass will commence backflow testing this week for residential homes that participate in the City’s backflow testing program. An independent contractor is starting this week for homes in Northwest and Northeast neighborhoods. This testin...

Grants Pass SWAT, Fire Rescue, conduct explosive breach, search training

This week, the sound of explosions and smoke alarms were heard on the 1100 block of Fruitdale Drive, thanks to Grants Pass SWAT team members and Grants Pass Fire Rescue personnel taking advantage of a rare opportunity to train on a residential structure t...

Municipal Code amendments related to conduct in City parks and public spaces

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the Grants Pass City Council voted to amend the City’s Municipal Code with a variety of changes that address conduct for all users of Grants Pass City Parks and public property. 

While the changes address a v...

Historical Buildings and Sites Commission Request for Applications

Applications are being accepted for a position on the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission. This is a four-year appointment.

The committee’s purpose is to review proposed alterations to any Historic District or designated structure in the Ur...

Committee on Public Art (CoPA) request for applications

Applications are being accepted for two positions on the Committee on Public Art (CoPA) due to expiring terms. These are three-year terms.

CoPA works to engage the community and enrich public spaces through the placement of original artwork, creating a uni...

Budget Committee Request for Applications

Applications are being accepted for four positions on the Budget Committee. These are three-year appointments.

The City of Grants Pass Budget Committee receives and reviews the Recommended Budget and approves a Budget for Council’s consideration....

Job Opportunity: Utility Billing Specialist

Are you a rock star at customer service?  Then, check out this opening for a Utility Billing Specialist (Finance Customer Service).

This position will be at the front counter, as a primary point of contact for customers in person, through...

Job Opportunity: Police Officer

As a member of the City of Grants Pass Police Department, you have an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic department where your law enforcement skills will help protect and serve nearly 39,000 citizens. Opportunities include Patrol, Motors (Traffic),...

Job Opportunity: Dispatcher 9-1-1

Road Construction Notice: Schroeder Lane from Leonard Rd to the Park

The Schroeder Lane Storm Drain project is scheduled to resume construction the week of September 11, 2023. CPI will begin installing storm drain pipe and manholes from Leonard Road to the Schroeder Park. The estimated completion time is mid-November 2023,...

Street Sweeping Schedule - Week of October 2, 2023

If your home is in any of the zones listed in the calendar below, your street will be swept accordingly between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Help us to sweep your street by removing your cars and trash cans from the street between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on the day y...